Museums and Libraries Collaborating Online Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler, Exhibits Coordinator George A. Smathers Libraries
Traditionally libraries “exist to collect objects of informational importance, [while] the museum is called upon to show objects of significant cultural value.” Glenn Willumson Making Meaning: Displaced Materiality in the Library and Art Museum
Collaboration Digital Collaboration between Cultural Heritage Institutions Finding Partners Identifying Roles Identifying Resources Pursuing Common Goals
Opportunities Connecting materials from across collections & institutions Reaching new audiences Deeper levels of description Lasting community partnerships Expanded collecting possibilities
Different Possibilities Online version of physical exhibit Online supplement to physical exhibit Comprehensive digital collection emerging from exhibit
Online Exhibit Online version of physical exhibit
Online Exhibit Online only – The Gathering Storm http://exhibits.uflib.ufl.edu/gatheringstorm
Online Supplement Online supplement to physical exhibit
Exhibit Extension Digital collection emerging from exhibit
Exhibit Extension Digitized content as support for exhibit and conservation
Exhibit Extension Catalogs available for international research
Challenges Sustainability Growth Communication Managing partner expectations
Keys to Success Communication Consistency / Branding Access More than marketing
Consistency / Branding Colors Fonts Highlights URL
Access Worldwide vs Local Accessibility Further information / links Digital collections Online databases SEO
More than Marketing Another way to deliver your mission
Thank You Questions? l.s.wheeler@ufl.edu http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00014171